Termux
FreeA free, open-source Android terminal emulator and Linux environment that runs without root access.
About Termux
Termux is a terminal emulator for Android that includes a minimal Linux-style environment. Without rooting the phone, you get a shell and a package manager from which you can install tools such as Python, Git, SSH, text editors and compilers.
It is popular with developers, students and enthusiasts who want to script, edit files, connect to servers or learn command-line tools on a phone or tablet. Add-on packages extend it with features such as widgets and an API for interacting with device functions.
Termux is free and open source, and the Google Play listing shows no ads or in-app purchases. Be aware that the project has described its Play Store build separately from its other distribution channels, and the maintainers recommend checking the project's own documentation about which build to install and how to keep packages updated.
It works through a command line, so there is a learning curve for people new to shells. The listing here is for Android only.
Read the project's guidance on which build to use before installing, since builds from different sources should not be mixed.
Frequently asked
Is Termux free?
Yes. It is free and open source, and the Play listing shows no ads or in-app purchases.
Does it need an account?
No.
Does it work offline?
The shell works offline, but installing packages needs a network connection.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to termux.dev or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.